Transmission of a traditional horological art know-how

Hervé Schlüchter's particular savoir-faire comes from an exceptional sharing adventure between two independent watchmakers, perpetuating a chain of transmission lasting since hundreds of years.

The role of a Master is to allow the light to be born, to spread the wings of his pupil and to see that he soars.

– Pierre Bottero

Transmission

Sharing a universal heritage

This adventure begins with two independent watchmakers, Hervé Schlüchter and Philippe Dufour who, beyond an infinite passion for a magical craft, bounded around by values they hold dear. Hard work and humility are the foundations of this particular bound from which results a unique know-how, forged through decades of experiences. 

These values and this state of mind convinced Philippe Dufour to take Hervé as his pupil and to guide him in his independent watchmaker's journey. He chaperons Hervé in the apprenticeship and mastery of the traditional horological art's know-how.

Respect of people, respect of things and the love for work done well. These are the values transmitted to me by Philippe Dufour.

– Hervé Schlüchter

Interprétation Contemporaine

Creative Watchmaker

Through his experiences and this apprenticeship, Hervé Schlüchter wishes to deliver is interpretation of what a modern watchmaker can aspire to. He is able to conceive, produce and decorate each component of a timepiece, from a hand-drawn sketch on blank canvas, in complete independence. Hervé realizes his contemporary vision of his profession while paying tribute to watchmaking traditions and the way of working of 19th century watchmakers.

All work deserving to be done, deserves to be done well.

– Philippe Dufour

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A demanding apprenticeship

Claim to realize timepieces following traditional horological art's strictest teachings requires hard work, a deep personal investment but also a great dose of humility and the capacity to question oneself at all time. It implies the lucidity to know that no matter the years of experience one posesses, there will always be something to learn. These moments of sharing drench the thirst for learning, deeply rooted in Philippe and Hervé.